Ibrutinib associated cardiovascular events in a patient wearing an implanted loop recorder

Ibrutinib is a well-tolerated and effective therapy used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Its use has been associated with cardiovascular events such as atrial fibrillation (Afib), hypertension, and ventricular arrhythmias. Implanted loop recorders are a useful tool in guidi...

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Main Authors: Daniel Rivera, Koichi Takahashi, Jean-Benard Durand, Alessandra Ferrajoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-06-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/4648
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Summary:Ibrutinib is a well-tolerated and effective therapy used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Its use has been associated with cardiovascular events such as atrial fibrillation (Afib), hypertension, and ventricular arrhythmias. Implanted loop recorders are a useful tool in guiding the management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
ISSN:2035-3006